In the past, some straight, “masculine” males have verbally or physically attacked gay men (or anyone different than them). Such behavior had given the impression that masculinity is equal to an aggressive side of humanity that accepts neither diversity, nor homosexuality. But that is not the case. Masculinity is one thing. But a lack of respect for diversity in others is another. And when the two traits are present in the same person, the result is a simpleton who uses force to stop others from being different. An altogether dumb purpose in life. LOL. So now that we have clarified that masculinity is not the reason for aggressive behavior against us homosexuals, let’s look at what masculinity is. Drakov I.